Shadow SK vs Strider 300: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated July 21, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

2 of 40 tracked streamers run the Strider 300; 1 run the Shadow SK. The pros' answer is the Strider 300.

Shadow SK: 1 of 40 tracked streamers running

• 17" Thrust Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Riptide Fast Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Skeletal Stock (stock) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: bbreadman.

Full Shadow SK loadout page.

Strider 300: 2 of 40 tracked streamers running

• .300 WM Overpressured (fire mods) — 2 of 2 runners use it
• 25" Bowen Grooved Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• 5mw Lockstep Laser (laser) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• Carnation Fast Mag (magazine) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 1 of 2 runners use it

Who runs it: BobbyPoffGaming, GalaxyWZ.

Full Strider 300 loadout page.

Shadow SK vs Strider 300 FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the Shadow SK or the Strider 300?

Measured by what pros actually run: 2 of 40 tracked streamers run the Strider 300; 1 run the Shadow SK. The pros' answer is the Strider 300. (as of July 21, 2026)

Do the Shadow SK and Strider 300 fill the same loadout slot?

Yes — both are long range picks, so most players choose one or the other rather than running both.

How is this comparison measured?

Kitted reads loadouts live from 40 tracked Warzone streamers' gunsmiths. The counts are how many run each weapon right now — real usage, re-pulled continuously, not an editorial tier list.

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